Phenobarbital Atlantic Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Phenobarb Na

Indications/Uses

32.5-mg tab: Anticonvulsive & hypnotic drug. 65-mg tab: Relief anticonvulsants.

Dosage/Direction for Use

32.5-mg tab Adult 2-3 tab daily. 65-mg tab Adult 1-2 tab bid. Childn 1-6 mg daily. May be used once daily or in divided doses.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Acute intermittent porphyria. Severe hepatic or renal dysfunction.

Special Precautions

32.5-mg tab: Concomitant use w/ other CNS depressants including alcohol. Caution in operating machinery or driving. 65-mg tab: Avoid alcohol; concomitant use w/ other CNS depressants, anticonvulsants, anticoagulants & OCs. Porphyria, hepatic, renal & resp disorder. Prolonged use. May affect ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

Hypersensitivity, skin rashes; depression, ataxia, confusion.

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Drug Interactions

Effects enhanced by sedatives, MAOIs, TCA.

MIMS Class

Hypnotics & Sedatives

ATC Classification

N03AA02 - phenobarbital ; Belongs to the class of barbiturates and derivatives antiepileptics.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Phenobarbital Atlantic tab 32.5 mg

Packing/Price

1000's

Form

Phenobarbital Atlantic tab 65 mg

Packing/Price

1000's

Phenobarbital Atlantic

phenobarbital

Manufacturer:

Atlantic Lab

Distributor:

Atlantic Pharma